The Division of Highways is responsible for planning, engineering, right-of-ways acquisition, construction, reconstruction, traffic regulation and maintenance of more than 34,000 miles of state roads. Additional duties include highway research, outdoor advertising contiguous to state roads, roadside development, safety and weight enforcement and dissemination of highway information.

The West Virginia Parkways Authority fosters economic development and tourism through a safe and efficient mountain transportation system, the West Virginia Turnpike, accessible tourist information centers and Tamarack, a statewide collection of handmade crafts, art and cuisine.

The West Virginia Public Port Authority develops the potential of intermodalism by combining highway, rail, and water transportation infrastructure to maximize overall economic advantages to business, industry, and the citizens of West Virginia.

The Division of Public Transit is the state administering agency for all federal and state programs relating to public transportation. Additionally, it is the designated state organization for the receipt of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding.